Mirror, mirror, on the wall...

Retaxx472

Retaxx472

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So, I've been injecting Ozempic since late fall of '24. I'm taking 2mg currently. I was around 250lbs when I started. This morning, the scale read 196lbs. That's the lowest I've weighed in decades. I'm in the 100's again! I just wish I could see that looking back at me from the mirror.
 
My kiddo is 60lbs. Seems like you've shed the weight of a whole child. That's amazing!

Do your friends see the difference? Have you gone down a size or two? If you can't see it, that doesn't mean it's not there. Our brains are weird things sometimes.
 
It really is a shame when mental health and body image issues get in the way of enjoying our progress. I can relate.

I try to focus on the facts. You've objectively lost weight. Our brains can be stubborn, but with constant reminders, they will catch up and we'll start appreciating our bodies.
 
Pics, pics, pics! (Same undies each time!). You won't notice day to day (+ some dysmorphia maybe) but comparing photos will show the change!
 
That's close to what I weighed postpartum with my second. I remember hitting the 190s and feeling the same (ages ago). But oddly, the difference between 200 and say 180 was way more obvious. Weight loss is strange. It's not consistent or evenly spread.
 
50+ lbs is a big deal. If you don’t notice a change in your current clothes, treat yourself to a 'goal outfit'. Actually, get two! One you're close to fitting into, and a longer-term goal. Try them on every couple weeks. If you have bigger breasts, try v-neck tees. They give space for the girls but still show your shape.
 
It's hard to judge ourselves fairly. Esp when we're raised to hate our bodies. I bet your friends see it! And you probably feel better and more comfortable. Keep up the awesome work!
 
This isn't the first time I've seen someone share a very similar experience. I'm dealing with the same thing myself.

I've lost around 80 pounds. I started at 330 and just hit the scale under 250, which I haven't seen in forever. But I saw an old photo and was bummed because I still look the same to myself. Everyone says I look completely different. But I just don't see it. I don't know if I ever will.
 
I bet you feel it in your clothes. When I weighed 199.5 lbs I took a picture. First time under 200 in 3 decades.

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